Acylic on Canvas
24″ x 36″

‘Friction and Flame’ captures that inevitable tension when companions exist in different realities. Two houses stand near each other, yet one is turned 90-degrees away—one faces its door toward the sunshine while the other’s entrance confronts the abyss. The stark blues and blacks emphasize this fundamental disconnection in perspective, while hidden within—little 3s, 5s, As, and Bs remind me of what truly matters. While painting this series with many external pressures, thoughts of my granddaughters would break through the gloom, offering moments of lightness.

Acrylic on canvas
12″ x 12″

‘The Echo of Command’ reveals the dynamics of leadership—one house faces two others, as if directing them. Working on this piece, I contemplated how power structures persist regardless of circumstance. The commanding blue tones and stark contrasts speak to the tension between guidance and control. This piece holds special meaning, as creating it offered moments of respite from the weight of current events.

Acrylic on canvas
12″ x 12″

In ‘Harmony’s Thread,’ three houses face the same direction, finding unity despite the barren landscape. This piece emerged during a moment when I questioned whether harmony is still possible in a world of increasing division. The subtle balance of light and shadow represents how fragile our connections can be. My granddaughters’ influence sneaks into this one too—their numbers and initials offering a reminder that love persists even in desolate places.

Acrylic on canvas
36″ x 36″

‘Balance in the Rift’ reveals the stark confrontation between light and darkness. Two houses face each other across an abyss—one turned toward the radiant sun, the other embracing the shadows. The tension between these houses speaks to our fundamental choices: to seek illumination or to retreat into darkness. Subtle traces of my granddaughters’ world—their numbers and letters—are woven into the landscape, reminding us that perspective is everything.

Acrylic on canvas
36″ x 36″

‘Tides of Unravelling’ captures a moment of fragile tension. Two houses stand in stark opposition—one facing the sun, its ground beneath tenuous and uncertain, the other turned away toward emptiness. The blue and black palette intensifies the sense of precarious balance. Hidden within the landscape are whispers of my granddaughters’ world, small marks of hope tucked into the very fabric of uncertainty.

Acrylic on canvas
12″ x 12″

‘Between the Shadows’ explores the space that divides us. These houses, turned away from each other, speak to our isolation even when others are near. The blues and blacks create a world where connection feels just out of reach. While painting this piece, I couldn’t help but think about what truly separates us—is it physical distance, or something deeper? Look carefully at the ground between these structures—you might discover something unexpected.

Acrylic on canvas
12″ x 12″

The journey of ‘Solitary Compass’ began as the world shifted around me. Standing alone on its hill, this solitary house represents our search for direction when everything feels uncertain. Like many of us, it stands resilient against the harsh sun and deep shadows. If you look closely, perhaps you’ll find something special hidden in the sky—a little treasure I’ve included for two special little art enthusiasts in my life.

Acrylic on canvas
24″ x 36″

Solitude can sometimes be our greatest teacher. ‘Eclipsed by Silence’ features a single house looking out toward barren land but facing the sun—embracing light despite the emptiness surrounding it. The harsh contrast between illumination and shadow reflects the choice we all face: whether to turn toward brightness or darkness. As I worked on this piece, the uncertainty of the world weighed heavily, yet searching for those hidden elements became a meditation on finding hope in isolation and choosing which direction to face.